SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 611

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Lieutenant Colonel Willie Rios III, who is a participant in the United States Army's Senior Service College Fellows Program; and

WHEREAS, A component of the United States Army War College, the Senior Service College Fellows Program consists of a year of intensive academic study for selected officers that focuses on the relationships between national security policy and its implementation, technology and industry, and military policy and process; and

WHEREAS, Only the top three percent of United States Army officers rise to the level required for selection to the Army War College; those chosen as fellows for this prestigious course of study embody the qualities necessary for program managers and general officers in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Colonel Rios is truly deserving of recognition for his dedication to duty and his many accomplishments; by being chosen for this important program, he has demonstrated his readiness to further prepare himself for senior military leadership positions around the world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Lieutenant Colonel Willie Rios III on his participation in the United States Army's Senior Service College Fellows Program and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 23, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate